ALCOHOL

SUBTOPICS

• Legal Consequences -People under 21 cannot purchase, consume, or possess alcohol.
• Social Consequences - Others may see you as a bad influence and will decide to stay away from you.
• Short term effects- It messes with the central nervous System which includes the brain that controls all functions.

SUBTOPICS

• Why People Don't, Refuse, Leave- They are most likely to get into fights and commit crimes.
• Why people Do,Use, Try- Some teens are peer pressured to use or try alcohol so that they can fit in with the crowd.

Influence

• My Oppinion- Today we are surrounded by alcohol, tobacco, and drugs every where we go. I think we are persuaded to try these things by our parents, family, friends, etc...Most teens that start at a young age are peer pressured or have a strong parental influence. Some teens are convinced to do it because maybe they're the odd man out and want to be in the cool crowd for once. Others may see their parents drinking which makes them think that it's okay for them to do it.

SUMMARY/REFLECTION

• I believe alcohol and other addictive substances is ruining most people's lives. When becoming addicted to something that changes you in a negative way it doesn't only affect you but also the people around you. People can see you for what you don't want them to see you as. You may think alcohol is taking the pain or stress away but it probably is doing nothing good for you. Alcohol shouldn't be part of a daily routine no matter the age. I believe this liquid is just causing negativity and it shouldn't be that way.

CITATIONS

• "Alcohol." KidsHealth - the Web's Most Visited Site about Children's Health. Ed. Steven Dowshen. The Nemours Foundation, 01 June 2013. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.
• "A Chinese Saleswoman Attends Her Company's Booth Selling Alcohol In Beijing." UPI Photo Collection. 2011. General OneFile. Web. 8 Apr. 2015.
• "Poor Survival Rate of Patients with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Related to Alcohol Relapse." Addiction Treatment Blog by Addiction Experts. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.

CITATIONS

• "Alcohol - Above the Influence." Above the Influence. N.p., 13 Feb. 2014. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.
• "The Perennial Party Pooper." Muddling Through Leukemia. N.p., 05 Sept. 2014. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.
• " How to Cut down." HALT. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2015.